Championship · Matchweek 1

Middlesbrough FC vs Lincoln City FC Prediction

United Matchday prediction

Middlesbrough FC win50%
Draw26%
Lincoln City FC win24%
Predicted score
1–0
Over 2.5 goals
45%
Under 2.5 goals
55%
BTTS yes
48%
Over 1.5 goals
71%
Over 3.5 goals
24%
BTTS no
52%
Expected goals
1.53 – 0.96

Low confidence

Why the model favours this outcome

The model expects fewer away goals given Middlesbrough FC's home defensive numbers. Sample size is still small this season, so the model leans more heavily on longer-term ratings and lowers its confidence accordingly.

Most likely scorelines

  • 1012.7%
  • 1112.2%
  • 209.7%
  • 219.3%
  • 008.3%
  • 018.0%
  • 125.9%
  • 304.9%

Model transparency

Model: UM Prediction Model v1.0
Generated: 13 August 2026
Last updated: 13 August 2026
Status: Live

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